Paris to the Swiss Alps itinerary | Viking

Editorial Summary

This video outlines a twelve day cruise tour through four different countries, beginning with a two night hotel stay in Paris. The itinerary includes guided explorations of Parisian landmarks such as the Louvre and drives along the Seine river. Travelers visit Reims to see its gothic cathedral and travel to Luxembourg to visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery. The journey continues through Germany, where guests stroll through the oldest city in the country and sail along the Moselle river. A wine tasting experience in Kochem highlights the local riesling production. The cruise proceeds to the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and includes stops in Koblenz at the German corner where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. In Mainz, visitors can explore a dramatic cathedral and the Gutenberg museum. The tour features the Romanesque imperial cathedral in Speyer and the cultural center of Strasbourg in the Alsace region. The trip concludes in Switzerland with visits to the medieval old town of Basel and the city of Zurich, which is situated on a lake and known for its architecture and views.

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